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Yes. It is possible, especially in the case of weak, short-lived tornadoes and tornadoes that occur far from any weather radar.

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Was there ever a tornado that came without warning?

Tornado warnings did not start being issued until the 1950s. Prior to that we did not understand tornadoes well enough to predict them, and forecasters were forbidden from mentioning tornadoes for fear of starting a panic. Even in the modern day a tornado occasionally slips through the cracks. One of the most notable examples came on December 31, 2010 when an EF3 tornado struck the small town of Cincinnati, Arkansas without warning, killing 4 people.


Is a Tornado watch good?

A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It means you should stay informed and be prepared to take action if a tornado warning is issued for your area. It is a warning for potential tornado development, not a guarantee that a tornado will occur.


How come tornadoes go some places more often but not others?

It depends on the location. Tornadoes usually occur in dry areas with alot of dust, such as a prairie


Which is the most dangerous a twister earthquake tsunami tornado or a hurricane?

The most dangerous of these is an earthquake. Earthquakes strike without warning, meaning that people can only respond once they hit. A tsunami is probably next as although warning times may be a few hours, it can be difficult to evacuate large population centers. However, areas high up will be fairly safe. Next come tornadoes, which are the same thing as twisters. Most tornadoes are weak and unlikely to injure or kill however warning times are usually only a few minutes even for very strong tornadoes. Tornadoes affect fairly small areas, but can produce small pockets of very severe damage. Finally come hurricanes. Although hurricanes typically have higher death tolls than tornadoes, these are spread out over a large area, so the danger at any given location is typically less than that of a tornado. Additionally, alerts on hurricanes can be issued several days in advance All this being said, all of these events are dangerous and should always be taken seriously.


What condition is issued when severe weather has been spotted in a given area?

A severe weather warning is issued when dangerous weather conditions, such as strong winds, hail, tornadoes, or flooding, have been spotted in a given area. This warning is meant to alert people to take immediate precautions to protect themselves and their property.

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Why are tornadoes the most dangerous natural disaster?

Tornadoes can strike quickly and sometimes without warning.


Does a tornado arrive without warning?

Some tornadoes, some of them deadly, have hit without warning. On many occasions, however, tornadoes have been preceded by excellent warnings that in some cases may have saved hundreds of lives.


Is there a way to prevent or warn of tornadoes?

There is no way to prevent tornadoes, but warning systems have been in place for decades.


Why do scientists need to create a better warning system for tornadoes?

A better warning system will allow people to better prepare for an approaching tornado, meaning that fewer people will be killed or injured in tornadoes.


What is the differenc batween a warning and a watch?

In relation to tornadoes a watch means that general conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. A tornado warning means that a tornado may be developing or is already occurring.


Is A tornado warning a warning that tornadoes are expected?

Sort of. A tornado warning means that either a tornado has already formed or may form very soon.


Is various form of energy from tornadoes?

No it does not come from tornadoes . :] .....


Do tornadoes always come from a wall cloud?

No, tornadoes can occur without a visible wall cloud. While a wall cloud can be a precursor to tornado formation, tornadoes can also develop from other types of storm clouds or even from the cloud base itself.


Is freeborn county under tornadoes?

If you mean "Does freeborn county get tornadoes?" then yes. Freeborn county has a many tornadoes, some as as strong as F4. If you mean is there currently a tornado watch or warning, then no.


Why are tornadoes monitored?

We monitor tornadoes so that we can give people warning in advance, which allows them to take cover. These warnings have saved thousands of lives.


What is without warning?

Weather can occur without any warning; a traffic accident can happen without any warning; you could drop dead from a heart attack without any warning, etc.


Was there ever a tornado that came without warning?

Tornado warnings did not start being issued until the 1950s. Prior to that we did not understand tornadoes well enough to predict them, and forecasters were forbidden from mentioning tornadoes for fear of starting a panic. Even in the modern day a tornado occasionally slips through the cracks. One of the most notable examples came on December 31, 2010 when an EF3 tornado struck the small town of Cincinnati, Arkansas without warning, killing 4 people.